How To Fix 7F053 - Person &1 &2 cannot be in the administrative pos. &3 &4 for this period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 7F -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Person &1 &2 cannot be in the administrative pos. &3 &4 for this period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 7F053 - Person &1 &2 cannot be in the administrative pos. &3 &4 for this period ?

  The SAP error message 7F053 indicates that a person (employee) cannot be assigned to a specific administrative position for a given period. This error typically arises in the context of personnel administration and organizational management within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Position Assignment: The employee is being assigned to a position that is not valid for the specified time period.
  Position Not Active: The administrative position may not be active or may have been deactivated for the specified period.
  Time Constraints: The employee's assignment to the position may fall outside the valid time frame defined in the organizational structure.
  Missing Organizational Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the organizational management (OM) infotypes related to the employee or the position.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the specified position or employee.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Position Validity: Verify that the administrative position is valid and active for the specified period. You can do this by checking the position's validity dates in the Organizational Management (OM) module.
  
  
  Review Employee Assignment: Ensure that the employee is correctly assigned to the position and that the assignment falls within the valid time frame. Check the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0001, IT0002) for the employee.
  
  
  Correct Organizational Data: If there are discrepancies in the organizational data, correct them. This may involve updating the infotypes related to the employee or the position.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user making the changes has the necessary authorizations to assign the employee to the position.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may affect position assignments.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary corrections, test the assignment again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Infotypes: Common infotypes related to this error include:
  
  IT0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  IT0002 (Personal Data)
  IT0003 (Payroll Status)
  IT0006 (Addresses)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes such as PPOME (Change Organizational Plan) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review and modify the relevant data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP's support portal for further assistance.